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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
2
A fragment from a sermon criticizing reliance on wealth and material possessions. It contrasts material success with spiritual development, using harsh satire about wealth, selfishness, and a funeral oration that condemns a man as "the meanest" despite his divinity.
A fragmented religious note describes a Sunday service with prayer for unity and blessing. It mentions a pastor leading a congregation in devotion, with phrases about the Lord’s help and collective worship during a church gathering.
A church service at 10 45 drew a congregation as Dr. reports noted. Mrs Jen nie Ricketts led the Women s Day Rally reporting a collected sum of 401.58 for church finances and a forthcoming October trustees rally.
The Union A M Church on Fairmount Avenue holds 10 30 am services with Rev Witten referencing a biblical verse. Bishop J Albert attends as a visitor while the teacher training class led by Miss Payne grows, and members are urged to attend at least one service daily.
Gaines, pastor, reports a well attended service at Morfi Brown A M EK Church. Next Sunday at 46 a.m. a program honors released soldiers with Lieut. W speaking in a larger department. All are invited.
The Philips Brooks Memorial Church reported strong turnout for a May Festival event with two participants from New York. The Thursday evening program featured a school presentation titled Dee Was and included a day school session with refreshment after services.
Fragment from a memorial chapel note mentioning a name and dates, unclear text includes phrases like Sgandily Behoo and Bible with possible 8 9 tt, no clear events or dates.
fragments show a church service notice read as a church bulletin item. details are unclear but indicate regular worship with possibly a guest speaker or special time. no explicit date or location is readable.
Dr. Freeman, pastor, preached a memorial sermon Sunday recalling those who passed away during the year. The Day School was well attended. An evening service featured a sacred program and children’s day events led by Mr. J. B. Williams.
The church notes Children Day services deferred to the fourth Sunday in June and the communion service to the third Sunday with the new minister expected then. Rev E A Mitchell delivered a powerful sermon last Sabbath from 2 Tim. and the Sabbath school met at 12:30 p.m. The Men’s Forum at 4 p.m. remains popular and Mr Perry is praised for his efforts. Wednesday prayer and Lyceum night are led by Mr Mobily and assistants.
Archdeacon Phillips delivers a funeral sermon quoting a biblical parable. He speaks on wealth and foolishness, noting the folly of focusing on barns, houses, and riches while ignoring spiritual priorities. He emphasizes that life is uncertain and judgment awaits.
Miss Maimie Whaley and Mr Carter of New York visited May 30 with Mr and Mrs Homer Johnson. Miss Anna Swann of Philadelphia stayed with the Johnsons. Decoration Day guests included Mr and Mrs G Madison and Mr and Mrs John Bule of Camden. Trustees bought a double dwelling at 313 and 315 Penn Street for a parsonage. Sunday marked Mt Zion’s first quarterly meeting with a $55.45 collection.
Bridgeton brief items note Memorial Day events and local visits. Interment for Moses Finney at Broail Street Cemetery. Rev. Laws and Rev. Sloan lead church activities. Steward's Day asks each member to give one dollar. Pride of Cumberland Lodge, Washington No. 46 K of Castle Hall election notices.
In Pleasantville New Jersey on June 3 Rev W S Payne preached at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church and the Lord's Supper was observed. Mrs Moses J Satchell and family hosted guests of Mrs Kane while several visitors from Carlisle Atlantic City and Washington the late Mrs Davis of Leeds Avenue is mourned by local friends.
Millville notes installation day at Bethel A. M. E. Church greeting a new pastor Rev. B. W. Highgate and the installation of Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Society officers. Local residents Anna Dickerson of Cape May and Ethel Lewis of Philadelphia visited over the weekend.
In Bordentown New Jersey on June 2 services at Mt Zion were well attended with a sermon on faith in the morning and the Lord's Supper in the evening. A Children's Day rehearsal was led by Charles Gibson of Lawnside and a school parade around the campus featured music by the school band under Prof. Mikel. Regents of the day included a race and a benediction by Rev C H Gibson. Families from Lawnside Phoenixville and Berlin visited relatives in town during the holidays.
Residents and visitors are listed in a city column, mentioning Mrs Sarah Millard Miss Anna Jean lost a Palsetis pin and Sunday Children Day exercises planned. Names include Mr J B Maystin of Jamaica L I visiting the parsonage with Rev Mr Sampson and Beasley alongside Mary Miles and other locals.
Local items from Lawnside and Magnolia detail church services at Mt. Pista of M E Church with a 10 30 p m sermon by Pr Collins from Galatians 5 1 and a class meeting. A surprise party for Mr Peterley, visitors to New York and Atlantic City guests spend time with local families.
Pensauken New Jersey June 4 Sunday services at Bethel A M E Church featured an morning sermon by Rev DeWitt Jones followed by regular Sunday school which is noted to be advancing rapidly. An evening sermon also by Rev DeWitt Jones. He and the choir traveled to Riverton Mt Zion 4 M E Church with a group from town.
During July and August the Tribune Office will close Saturdays at 1 o'clock. The note informs readers of the temporary weekday shift and weekend closure time.
A Burlington brief notes Mrs D A Lee Clarkson Sr hosting a visit from her mother Mrs Hannah Butler brother Corp L Butler sister Mrs Massila max and friend Miss Clara Nelson from Washington DC. Mr Lewis Foad of Tom VA spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Todd. Mrs Samuel Taylor entertained the Pieur de Lisle group with an elaborate menu.
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